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Rooted in Legacy helps individuals and families preserve their life stories through guided interviews, memoir coaching, and professionally written legacy projects by award-winning historian and author Jackie Dorothy.

Rooted in Legacy is a personalized memoir and legacy preservation service designed to capture the stories that matter most—before they are lost. Through recorded interviews, guided conversations, and professional writing, your memories are transformed into a lasting written record for family, community, and future generations.


Every Rooted in Legacy project is tailored to
your goals, pace, and comfort level
Every legacy project begins with a free, no-obligation discovery call. This conversation helps clarify your vision, determine the best format for your story, and ensure Rooted in Legacy is the right fit for you or your family.

This foundational Rooted in Legacy package includes a one-hour recorded interview followed by a professionally written legacy article crafted from your own words.
What’s included:
This foundational Rooted in Legacy package includes a one-hour recorded interview followed by a professionally written legacy article crafted from your own words.
What’s included:

No two lives are the same—your legacy project shouldn’t be either. Rooted in Legacy offers fully customized packages based on your story, timeline, and goals.
Customization options include:
No two lives are the same—your legacy project shouldn’t be either. Rooted in Legacy offers fully customized packages based on your story, timeline, and goals.
Customization options include:
Custom projects are discussed during your free discovery call.

Rooted in Legacy also offers long-form book projects for individuals and families who want their stories shaped into a complete memoir or legacy book.
How it works:
Rooted in Legacy also offers long-form book projects for individuals and families who want their stories shaped into a complete memoir or legacy book.
How it works:
These projects are ideal for:

Jackie Dorothy is an award-winning author, historian, and journalist with more than 20 years of experience preserving personal and community histories. Her approach combines professional research standards with compassionate listening—ensuring stories are treated with respect, accuracy, and care.
What clients value:
Rooted in Legacy projects are deeply personal. Client reflections often speak to relief, clarity, and gratitude for finally preserving stories that mattered.
O.J.
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My kids have been begging me to tell my stories and I didn’t know where to begin. Jackie helped me save memories I haven’t thought about for years.
H.C.
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I’ve been dreaming of writing my memoir for years and Jackie is making that possible!
W.C.
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I love the personal coaching! It is helping me remember how beautiful life is!
J.S.
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I have my Mom’s old diary’s and Rooted in Legacy is helping me preserve them and add my own memories.
G.C.
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Who knew talking about myself could be so enjoyable! I am remembering people I haven’t thought of for years.

Your story deserves care, time, and a trusted guide. Whether you want a single legacy article or a full book project, Rooted in Legacy meets you where you are.
Book a free 30-minute consultation with me to learn more about how I can help you achieve your goals.
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